The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-10-13

Time hlots from the memory OF the risir
generations the glorious achievements of the
ancestors, and the bravest and best and noble
hre IN the course OF years almost forgotten. A
unusual event In this county was the pilgrim
age, October s. TO the tomb OF the soldier state
man and ninth President OF the United State
General William Henry Harrison, at Mort
Bend, fifteen miles from Cincinnati. The Il
NOUS warrior who fought and conquered IN
red man in the early part of this century, ia
been asleep in death for forty-six years, HI
plain sarcophagus stands upon an eminenc
which commands q magnificent view
inc surrounding country. IL is Just sue
place us brave man woul
chose TO be ut rest away 7rom,th busy hum O
INC among the grandcst developments OF ma
ture The patriotic citizens OF CT cinnnti VIII
Knew General Harrison in his greatness hnv
long gricved nj the neglect OF his grave. The
ielt that the gratitude of his countrymcn shoul,
have reared some suitable monument to com
mcmorate his public virtues and testify the al
lection OF those for whom he had done so much
The Harrison monument was the first decisive
step 20 repair the dercliction OF duty and on the
date above mentioned 800 people assembled
near the grave OF the departed hero and listened
70 The culogies Of living statesmen on the ster
ling qualities OF the pioneer soldier Spe-
cial trains were run TO North Bend, and
The people os the surrounding country
turned out en- masse. The day dawned brightly,
hut soon the sky became overcast and heavy
clouds portendcd rain, but in the afternoon the
heavens cleared and there was presented a typ
seal autumn day, chilly and melancholy, for ma
surc has commenced to lay on her coat OF green
and put on the somber hue OF winter. Under
the circumstances IL is remarkable that so
many people participated In the exercises OF
the occasion Before the meeting began hun
dreds climbed tho steep hill and revercntly
n1CQQ uDOn Mn prnh Nj fact
within which the dead hero sleeps The multi
tude was awed by the grandeur of the piano.
raniic picture presented Below the hill
lies the sinuous Ohio historic and pro-
life OF pleasant associations In connection
with the career Of General Harrison. The
Kentucky hills loom up grandiy IN perspective,
while the Indiana border Is within range of the
eye. The view includes the edges OF the three
great States OF Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
A more romantic spot than the one chosen by
the deal soldier for his grave could hardly he
imagined. Nature has given him in attractive
surroundings an enduring monumental man has
not. "0h how beautiful! How picturesquef'
every one involuntarily exclaimed, and in the
loneliness OF the scene the spectator forgot that
death had there an abiding place. Harrison's
tomb is unadorned and bears no inscription.
The iron doors leading into the vault have be-
come rusted and moldy by age. A log cabin
was erected a few rods from the base OF the
NH as reminder OF Hnrrfsons famous Presi-
dental campaign in 1910.
A speakers stand was in front OF the cabin
and ample seating arrangements for all who
came. An appropriate drge was played by the
Cloves coronet band at the vault. and then the
multitude repaired to the speakers stand.
The speakers stand was occupied by the
Cloves Church GIee Club and orators ofthe day,
Hons, Benjamin Butterworth, VIM. S. Holman,
OF Indiana, and w. c. Breckenridge, of Ken
fucl<v ERnQrol Chne doH nd
sat in an unique rustic chair decorated with red,
white and blue.
General Brown called upon Rev. b. w. Child
law, the pioneer Presbyterian preacher of the
Miami Valley. to lead in prayer, and then Hon
benjamin Butterworth spoke in his own pecu-
liar, pleasing style. He proceeded to state the
object ofthe meeting.
He reviewed briefly the settlement OF the
Northwest Territory, the relation OF the three
States Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, to the set
tement and development OF that Territory
He paid handsome tribute 10 the Kentuclsians
who stood nj oil times ready TO answer 10 the
danger signal from the settlers north OF the
Ohio Ho drew a picture OF the onoer's
home, and commented upon the sterling quail
ties OF those who first pitched their tents in this
valley.
The history OF General Harrison was traced;
his career as citizen and soldier portrayed. to-
gether with the influence he exerted upon the
destiny Of the great Northwest.
Mr. Buttcrworth commented upon the seem
ing neglect OF duty on the part OF the children
OF the pioneers, in not having consummated
the work now in hand at an earlier day. The
life and character of Harrison had been such as
20 make his name and fame dear to every set
tier in this vast territory his wise cou sci and
splendid courage had done much to bless with
peace, security and good government.
The speaker spoke OF monuments TO com
memorate the achievements OF the great and
good as sanctioned by the custom of all civil
fed nations. Monuments are helps to link
names and events 20 imperishable fame Let
us build a monument to be q silent but clio
quent witness not only Of his devotion and
daring in behalf of the citizens Of the North.
west but rs constant witness that we the
sons and daughters OF those pioneers hold in
grateful recollection those to whom We are so
largely indicted for the blessings we to-day en-
Joy.
Congressman William S. Holman, OF indiana.
was the next speaker. He delivered carefully
prepared and highly entertaining historical
sketch OF General Harrison's life and character
That mound above him was the resting place Of
one Of the greatest of American citizens, and his
fame belonged TO the Republic The crowd
paid close attention to Mr.. Holman's remarks.
He was eloquent and enthusiastic in his de-
scription Of the achievements of the old solder
of 1879.
At the conclusion OF Mr. Holmnn's address an
adjournment was taken for dinner Several OF
the distinguished people present accepted the
hospitality OF Judge Conner and his nmiable
wife, and Mr. and Mrs. r. II Stone. At both
houses bountiful repasts were provided. which
were heartily enjoyed by every one
When the afternoon exercises began the
crowd was much larger than in the morning
Letters Of regret were read by c. w Thomas
from Governors Gray. Of Indiana: Og.esby, OF
Illinois: Beaver. of PENNSYLVANIA: Lee OF Yir.